Poor diet generates a bigger non-communicable disease (NCD) burden than tobacco,
alcohol and physical inactivity combined. We reviewed the potential effectiveness of policy …

This chapter focuses on one specific risk factor, poor quality diet, as a major cause of non‐
communicable disease (NCD) morbidity and mortality. Key dietary priorities for reducing the …

Executive summary The Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of
Noncommunicable Diseases 2013–2020 proposes that “as appropriate to national context …

Background Diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing rapidly in low-
and middle-income countries (LMICs) and constitute a leading cause of mortality. Although a …

Abstract The Global Burden of Disease Study and related studies report unhealthy diet is the
leading risk for death and disability globally. Given the evidence associating diet and non …

Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are a major and increasing contributor to morbidity and
mortality in developed and developing countries. Much of the chronic disease burden is …

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), of the 57 million global deaths in 2008,
36 million, or 63%, were due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), principally ca …

Non-communicable diseases (NCD) have increased dramatically in developed and
developing countries. Unhealthy diet is one of the major factors contributing to NCD …

Unhealthy diets can lead to various diseases, which in turn can translate into a bigger
burden for the state in the form of health services and lost production. Obesity alone has …

Background Interventions to promote healthy eating make a potentially powerful contribution
to the primary prevention of non communicable diseases. It is not known whether healthy …